Once you read this round-up, you’re going to want to commit to listening to ‘Overcommitted’ by Bog Berries, released today 01/30/20205, and these 5 other fresh tracks.
Bog Berries – Overcommitted
‘Overcommitted’ has an alternative pop sound that packs a punch. The vocals are well produced in that they come off smoothly, but they are raw in the way that emotions come through with a punch. The instrumentation has a full band sound with a thrashy guitar, hi-hat heavy percussion, and a bass that holds the pace well. The bass takes the stage a bit more in the verses, with atmospheric guitars floating in the mix. The track takes the eyes of a people pleaser. It captures the feeling of someone who can’t say no and therefore overcommits.
Doc STRANGE – I Call You Baby
‘I Call You Baby’ is a hip-hop track with a nostalgic sound and a funky jazz backing. There’s a lot of brass used, the bass has a great slap, and the percussion is scattered around just right. Additionally, there are dreamy synths that add a lot of atmosphere. In terms of the bars, it’s fire. The flow has some diversity, and there’s some punchiness, but it isn’t rushed. Also, Curren$y cuts in with an R&B tone that continues with the bit of funk sound. In the lyrics, it is a song about sharing the process of the come-up, starting with little but holding strong as one reaches for the stars. It seems to be about someone who can be depended on by another.
Peter Prince – Make A Difference
‘Make A Difference’ has folk influences with its acoustic guitar and pulls in some Sax that has some jazzy play. The vocals hit a somber tone with a bit of a rasp. Overall, it feels fresh production-wise, but the influences offer up something that’s nostalgic. This track is nothing short of beautiful, and that extends to the lyrics. It uses imagery to depict climate change, and it calls on those younger to make a change in both social and climate settings.
Jill Desiree – The Rain Can Fall
‘The Rain Can Fall’ captures listeners with its jazz-influenced R&B feeling. The instrumentation and vocals build in a way that feels cozy and relaxed, but there’s also a swing to it. The percussion uses quick hi-hats with a drum hat at the end to control the rhythm well, and that rhythm is super dynamic. There’s also sax cut-ins at times to warm things up. Also, the sax-led instrumental is so lifelike. The vocals stand out a lot in this one with their gorgeous breathiness and smooth but complicated riffs. This song captures a story of cold rain falling on someone, but a warmth coming from another person that contrasts that.
Sandra Mae Lux – Where Your Heart Rests
‘Where Your Heart Rests’ is a track that finds beauty in its simplicity. It’s a great blend of folk and pop with vocals that have a lot of soul. The acoustic guitar layers are mixed super well, and the piano fits softly but beautifully just behind in the mix. The vocals are delivered with a sweetness, and their softness has a captivating melody. Then, the harmonies have that added dash of beautiful vibes. The lyrics paint a story of home, that home being moreso people and memories created, not just a place.
Kyla Tilley – Taken by the Wind
‘Taken by the Wind’ is a folk track with quick acoustic guitar fingerpicking and vocals that follow the speed well. The guitar follows some complicated pattern work, the main riff being plucky but on-point. There’s something nostalgic about the quick hits in both the vocals and acoustic picking. The vocals, though fast, have a breathiness to them and also work well with slow bends and great harmonies. The poeticism in the lyrics is capturing. It explores the essence of birds, depicting their wings and the image of flight. But It dashes in lines about, “memory encoded, and, “fragments of time.” The lyrics build in a beautiful way but seem to be primarily depicting the beauty of birds and nature.
Written by Sage Plapp
